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NKU player Daniel Camps goes up for the shot against UT Martin in the second half of NKUs 56-71 loss. NKU lost to UT Martin 56-71 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on December 3, 2014.

Norse struggle against UT-Martin

Clayton Castle, Reporter December 4, 2014

The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball struggled to score and take advantage of turnovers in their game against UT-Martin on Wednesday night, resulting in the Norse falling short of its fourth win of...

NKU freshman Faith Sanders rebounds the ball against an Ohio University player during NKUs 38-77 loss. NKU lost to Ohio University 38-77 on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at The Bank of Kentucky Center.

Women’s basketball face hard loss against Ohio University

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 25, 2014

NKU women’s basketball team took on Ohio University Tuesday night taking a devastating loss to the Bobcats, 77-38. The Bobcats started out strong against the Norse going on a 13-2 run to start the game....

NKU freshman Tayler Persons pulls up for the jumper during NKUs 98-48 win over Ohio Mid-Western. NKU defeated Ohio Mid-Western 98-48 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Men’s basketball dominate Ohio Mid-Western

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

Every player on the men’s basketball team saw the court Saturday night against Ohio Mid-Western as NKU dominated in a 98-48 win. The game started off quick for the Norse as they took of on a 17-0 run...

NKU junior Christine Roush passes the ball to a teammate during NKUs 38-45 loss to Loyola (Chicago). NKU lost to Loyola (Chicago) 35-45 at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Nov. 22, 2014.

Women’s basketball fall 45-38 to Loyola

DeSherion McBroom, Reporter November 22, 2014

NKU’s women’s basketball team took on Loyola University on Saturday in their home opener, losing to the Ramblers 45-38. The Loyola Ramblers took and early 8-6 lead to start off the game. After the...

NKU Head Coach Dave Bezold talks to Tayler Persons (2) during the second half of NKUs 68-55 win. NKU defeated North Carolina A&T 68-55 in their home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at the Bank of Kentucky Center.

Bezold gets win in 300th game of career

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 19, 2014

NKU men’s basketball took on North Carolina A&T Wednesday night garnering their first win of the season, defeating the Aggies 68-55. The game, which was the team’s first home game of the year,...

Men’s basketball key players

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Gearing up for a difficult season is no easy feat for anyone, and the men’s basketball team is no exception. The team has been practicing for just over a month now, and there are already stand-out players...

Coach Dave Bezold talks to Cole Murray during a game in the 2013-14 season.

Coach Bezold looks back at last 25 years

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

Home is where the heart is and for some their heart has been at NKU for longer than they realized. 25 years in and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Bezold heart is still at home with NKU. “I’ve...

Freshman guard Jordan Garnett goes up for the rebound during NKUs Black and Gold Madness Scrimmage.

Incoming freshmen

Gavin Colton and Troy Bendgen November 12, 2014

With an incoming freshmen class of six compared to last year's 10, NKU's basketball program is hoping to become better rounded by diversifying their player types. The Northerner recently sat down with...

Jalen Billups dunks the ball against FGCU in the 2013-14 season.

Billups expects best season

Troy Bendgen, Reporter November 12, 2014

It’s a cold late October morning as the men’s basketball team finishes up yet another early practice session. Jalen Billups is standing on the free throw line practicing his shot. He is the last player...

Todd Johnson (23) dribbles the ball up the court at University of Kentucky during the 2013-14 season.

Back to fundamentals

Carrie Crotzer, Sports Editor November 12, 2014

For NKU’s men’s basketball 2014-15 season, Head Coach Dave Bezold is primarily focused on consistency and experience in terms of what will bring them a good season. Coming off of a 9-21 season, the...

Kelley Wiegman dribbles the ball towards the basket during the 2013-14 season.

Chemistry brings team together

Desherion McBroom, Reporter November 12, 2014

The women’s basketball team has started practice and now the real work begins. The team will take on a couple high powered Division I schools such as University of Kentucky, University of Cincinnati...

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